SAN JUAN DEL RÍO, QRO.- Road safety is not just a regulatory requirement, but a commitment to life, productivity, and competitiveness in Mexico. With this conviction, authorities, transporters, users, and specialists attended the opening of the 9th National Road Safety Congress , organized by the National Association of Private Transportation (ANTP) .
During the event’s opening, Alex Theissen Long , president of the ANTP Board of Directors, emphasized that investing time and resources in road safety “saves lives” and, at the same time, makes the industry more efficient and productive.
He reminded everyone that operators are the backbone of the operation, and therefore deserve respect, training, and decent conditions.
“Road safety isn’t just a number from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) , it’s a family that remains united and a society that is moving forward more safely,” he emphasized.
Alberto Mendoza Díaz , general director of the Mexican Institute of Transportation (IMT) , noted that every action aimed at reducing road incidents means protecting operators and society as a whole.
He emphasized that security must be viewed as a strategic investment that strengthens confidence in the logistics chain and enables safer and more humane transportation.
Representing the National Guard , Rubén Torres Martínez , state coordinator of this corporation in Querétaro, highlighted that the main causes of accidents on federal highways are excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol, distraction due to cell phone use, and fatigue.
He shared that, in Querétaro alone, 1,108 traffic accidents have been recorded so far this year , with 18 deaths and 73 vehicle thefts. During his participation, he also reported on the progress of the “Zero Thefts” operation implemented on the Mexico–Querétaro Highway, with vehicle recovery and arrests in coordination with transporters.
For her part, Janet de Luna Jiménez , general director of Territorial Policy and Mobility of the Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (Sedatu) , emphasized that in Mexico mobility is a constitutional right, which obliges the State to guarantee road safety conditions.
He highlighted the importance of coordination between government levels and the private sector to implement the National Mobility Strategy and the General Mobility Law, recognizing freight transportation as a strategic element for the economy and equity.
Meanwhile, Luis Ruiz Hernández , head of the Federal Motor Transport Directorate (DGAF) , reiterated that road safety must be addressed with a comprehensive approach involving authorities, companies, and operators.
“The important thing is that we all get home safely; that’s the most important goal,” he said.
The opening of the congress highlighted that road safety is a shared responsibility. The combination of training, technology, self-regulation, and public policies will be key to achieving the goal of reducing accidents by 50% this decade.
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